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PTO/SB/08b (09-05)
Approved for use through 03/31/2007. OMB 0651-0031
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Under the Paperwork reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number.
Substitute for form 1449B/PTO
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
(Use as many sheets as necessary)
Complete if Known
Application Number
10/687,958
Filing Date
10-17-03
First Named Inventor
Burke
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1753
Examiner Name
Alex Noguerola
Sheet 2 of 2
Attorney Docket Number
007404-000557 j
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De Vries, P.M.J.M. et at, Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, 1993,31, 445-448
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Tjin, S.C. et al, Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, 1998,36,467-470.
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Yamakoshi, K.I. et al, IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering, 1980,27, 156-161
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This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98. The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public which is to file (and by the USPTO
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preparing, and submitting the completed application form the USPTO. Time will vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amount of time you require
to complete this form and/or suggestions for reducing this burden, should be sent to the Cheif Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS ADDRESS.
SEND TO: Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
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